“Sketching the City” is live!

I’m really thrilled to announce that my second online class “Sketching the City” went live today on Craftsy.com. I had a lot of input for the content of this one and I tried to include a lessons about each of the things I love to work on when I sketch in urban settings — drawing facades, adding details to windows and doors, sketching poles and wires, and painting shadows. Like my first class “Sketching Landscapes”, there are seven lessons in the 2.5 hour class and you’ll see me draw in pen and ink, and then add watercolour to my drawings.

If you’ve never taken a Craftsy class before, you should check them out. As an instructor, I have to admit that I enjoy the interactive process of seeing people’s sketches and getting to answer questions. As a student, you have lifetime access to the classes you buy, and you can watch the courses on your computer, iPad or phone, at your own pace. You can also ask questions to the instructors and post your projects.

As I did with my first video, I’m offering a 50% off link to readers of this blog. I hope you enjoy the class!

I couldt get the 50% off button to work. Shari, I know this is a weird question to post but I wanted to video tape an artist and wondered what camera/cam corder you use ? Do you do it yourself or hire a camera man! Thank you!!

Hi Chrissa, the link is working now so please try again.
As for the production of the videos, I don’t do it myself.
Craftsy has a big production team and they do all the filming with their very professional equipment. I could never do anything of this quality on my own.

Thank you Shari. Have been waiting for your new video and am excited!! But….same problem as you other responders…50% off link won’t work.
I check for your blog every day and enjoy each and every one.
Jo.le fidler

Thank you for the discount, Shari. I registered and everything worked just fine. I’ve already watched the first video. Will watch the entire course first to get a sense of direction before diving in. I’ve emailed several friends who are interested, so I hope they sign up too. Thank you for creating this online class for us.

I just signed up and couldn’t wait to get started so I watched the first two lessons. Great job! Your delivery and content are great once again. It’s so nice to see you drawing the subject matter that we all associate with you. Very exciting! I look forward to continuing with the other lessons. Thank you for the great discount too.

HI Jeff. Thanks so much for letting me know. I really appreciate the feedback. I worked really hard on the content but you never know until it comes out if it’s any good. I’m happy to hear that the start is good. I hope you like the rest as well…

Hi Shari, I want to thank you for your latest Craftsy course. The lessons are excellent. They explain everything clearly and have demystified a lot of the process for me including foliage and shadows. I’m very grateful to have this new resource. Craftsy has done a great job with the production too.
I’m very envious of you living close enough to visit Rockport frequently. I was there for a few hours many years ago. I loved it. I’ll have to add a longer return visit to my bucket list.

Hi Anne,
I really appreciate you taking the time to write. I put so much work into this class, in advance of the filming, so I am very relieved to know that it useful. The people at Craftsy are extremely professional. I wouldn’t know where to begin with the production of this, so I am grateful to have had the chance to do this.
Rockport is definitely one of my favourite places too. When I’m there I paint every day so it’s always a productive week too. Hope you get to go back there.

I really enjoyed the class. I still think there is some magic in your brush, playing with the light. :-). So many ideas to try. The choices in mixing of the paint is so interesting. I do just love the dance of light and shadow in your watercolor.